Summary
11 Bit Studios announced its day one Xbox Game Pass titleThe Altershas been delayed to early 2025.The Alterswas originally planned for release in 2024 as 11 Bit Studios' next sci-fi strategy game following the success ofFrostpunk 2.
The Altersdeveloper 11 Bit Studiosshared an update on the game’s official Twitter account, confirming that the new strategy game will be released in Q1 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This means thatThe Alterscould be released anytime between the start of January and the end of March 2025. According to 11 Bit Studios, the developers are taking extra time to “optimize all mission-critical systems” and ensure every aspect of the game is seamless. The additional development time also allows 11 Bit Studios to further polishThe Altersand deliver “results that far surpass” the studio’s initial projections.
The Alters Release Date Delayed to 2025
Despite the delay to early next year, many gamers on Twitter were receptive to the announcement by the developers. Fans want the development team ofThe Altersto take their time and deliver the best possible experience at launch, with some noting that they would gladly wait for a polished game.
It’s worth noting thatThe Alters’delay will not affect its status as a day one release onXbox Game Pass for consoleand PC Game Pass.The Alterswill also be available on PlayStation 5 at launch, so PlayStation fans won’t be missing out on the game either. However,The Alterswill not be included in PlayStation Plus.
Xbox fans wanting to experience what 11 Bit Studios offers in its games may do so with PC Game Pass as well, sinceFrostpunk 2is included with the subscription. Along withThe Alters, fans may also look forward toAvowed,Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and othernew titles on Xbox Game Pass next year.
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The Alters is an ambitious sci-fi survival game with a unique twist. You play as Jan Dolski, the lone survivor of a crash-landed expedition on a hostile planet. To survive, you must form a new crew for your mobile base.
Using a substance called Rapidium, you create alternative versions of Jan - THE ALTERS - each one shaped by a different crucial decision from the protagonist’s past.
